Material Handlers: Types, Dimensions & Buying Guide

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Define the material and reach cycle

Identify the load, attachment and receiving point before choosing the undercarriage and front arrangement. Mobile, crawler and stationary handlers have different setup requirements. Keep cab elevation, stabilizers and the tool attached to the applicable working envelope.

Questions that shape the equipment choice
Job requirement	What to compare	Evidence to obtain
Material handling	Tool and front arrangement	Obtain the configuration-specific load information
Site layout	Wheeled, tracked or stationary setup	Check support, access and working reach
Used condition	Structure, pins, hydraulics and cab system	Arrange inspection for the exact material-handling package

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Material Handlers: subcategories

Wheeled material handlers

Dedicated handling machine on a wheeled mobile base.

1 researched modelsSennebogen 818 M E-Series Material Handler →

Crawler material handlers

Dedicated handling machine on a tracked base.

1 researched modelsSennebogen 830 E Material Handler →

Stationary material handlers

Dedicated handling machine with a fixed or pedestal installation.

1 researched modelsSennebogen 840 E Material Handler →

Configurations to check: Application · Electric or diesel · Cab elevation · Grapple or magnet

Where this category begins and ends

Belongs here

OEM-designated handling machines on wheeled, tracked or fixed bases.

Belongs elsewhere

Ordinary excavators with grapples, forestry-specific log loaders, telehandlers, wheel loaders and general lifting cranes.

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Dimensions and configuration to check

Transport or installation dimensions
Maximum reach
Cab-raised height
Tail-swing radius
Stabilizer footprint
Lift-height reference

Compare the same configuration, including attachments, folded parts, counterweights and stabilizers. Transport dimensions can differ substantially from the working setup.

Before comparing used machines

Inspect handling boom, slew system, cab lift and stabilizers. Apply the correct tool, radius and support configuration to lift data.

Manufacturer references

Product-family references for this guide; individual model measurements require their own documentation.

Liebherr — material handling machinesAccessed 2026-09-06
Sennebogen — stationary material handlersAccessed 2026-09-06

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Choosing material handlers for the job

Define the material and reach cycle